Veritas Press Catalog 2008/2009 - (Page 35) F Reformation Heroes Diana Kleyn and Joel Beeke O U R T H G R A D E Son of Charlemagne Barbara Willard From Wycliffe and Huss to Luther, Calvin, Knox, Ursinus, and a whole host of other heroes, this book overviews the lives of the men that won much for us. Our children must learn to cherish our Christian freedom and the role these folks played in securing it. Oh, and it works well with our history cards, too. Hard 240p #495-745 $20.95 The work Charlemagne began was nothing short of founding the Holy Roman Empire—the reforging of a Roman Empire in the West in alliance with the Church. Through the eyes of Carl and his sisters and brothers we watch how it all happened. Excellent! Soft 183p 8 #305-315 Vol. 1 When the Morning Came (Shown) Soft 158p #310-190 $9.90 Vol. 2 Dispelling the Tyranny Soft 152p #310-060 $9.90 Vol. 3 The Beggars’ Victory Soft 173p #310-025 $9.90 Sword Song Rosemary Sutcliff $13.95 The swashbuckling story of Bjarni, a swordsman who is banished from his home. Boys especially will identify with Bjarni, whose hot temper is his worst enemy, and fans of Viking lore will not be disappointed. Soft 288p 2 #216-031 $6.95 Stained Glass Colouring Book Many cathedrals are known for their elaborate stained glass. This creation from the British Museum depicts numerous biblical stories as if they are to become a window. It even includes a few that are transparent for putting in your own windows. Soft 20p #099-790 The River of Grace: The Story of John Calvin Joyce McPherson Especially focusing on Calvin’s childhood and youth, McPherson, traces his days at the university and the circumstances of his conversion. She follows his early leadership of the Protestants in France and his flight from France to Basel, Strassburg, and then Geneva when King Francis I began executing Protestants. The result is a warm and endearing look at this great leader of the faith. Soft 176p 30 #235-155 $12.95 This Was John Calvin Thea B. Van Halsema $7.90 Starry Messenger Peter Sis Saint Francis Brian Wildsmith When looking for a book to go with Veritas Press’ history card for St. Francis we found this. Let’s just say this is all you need . . . and the illustrations are great! Hard 36p 16 #630-070 $20.00 Depicts the life of Galileo—scientist, mathematician, astronomer, philosopher and physicist. The painstaking copies of Galileo’s famous sketches of the heavens make this book a real find. A book that your c h il d r en wi l l n o t wa n t to put down. Soft 34p 32 #305-660 A perfect book for a fourth grader to study Calvin. Calvin comes to life as the author brings imagination as well as research to bear on the subject. Comprehension questions for this book are included in the Veritas Press Teacher’s Manual. Soft 265p 30 #295-010 $9.95 Thunderstorm in Church Louise A. Vernon $6.95 The Secret Mission A. Van der Jagt The sequel to The Escape. John returns to France on a secret mission from the Dutch government. Full of historical facts about the Huguenots and their great persecution. Soft 216p 32 #310-170 $12.95 Stories of the Reformation in Germany and England Rev. B.G. Johns Unlike most books about the Reformation that only cover reformers in their role as reformers, this book has numerous chapters covering Luther in particular as a boy and young man, aiding the reader in capturing a broader picture of this colorful man. And there is a bonus book included in the same binding, A Child’s Life of Luther. Hard 344p 27 #550-075 $28.00 Written through the eyes of his son, young Hans, one can gain insight into the life of the great reformer Martin Luther. Comprehension questions for this book are in the Veritas Press Teacher’s Manual. Soft 134p 27 #280-800 $7.99 Time Traveler Judy Hindley Four books in one. See page 17. Hard 130p #195-895 $22.99 Shakespeare’s Scribe Gary Blackwood Sequel to The Shakespeare Stealer, this exciting, well-written tale will leave young readers clamoring for more. So life-like that sorting fact from fiction is a challenge. Soft 265p 32 #435-842 $6.99 Story of Rolf and the Viking Bow See description for this book and the accompanying Veritas Press Comprehension Guide on page 38. 2 #640-010 $14.95 Twelve Bright Trumpets Margaret Leighton The Shakespeare Stealer Gary Blackwood The purpose of historical fiction is to entertain and to bring life to another time. This book accomplishes both marvelously. Based so much in historical fact it has been said it is hard to tell the truth from the fiction. Join Widge as his new master commands him to steal Shakespeare’s new play, Hamlet. Soft 216p 32 #435-844 Streams of Civilization (Vol.1) See description on page 17. #135-180 $19.95 Tracking with many Veritas Press History cards this volume covers characters and events that light up the Middle Ages. These heroes shaped Western Civilization, inspiring, among other virtues, courage, hope and industry. Soft 198p #027-930 $14.95 Struggle for Freedom Series Piet Prins Viking Quest Series Lois Walfrid Johnson $6.99 Join twelve-year-old Martin and his family during the Roman Catholic persecution of the Reformed Christians in the Netherlands. From this trying time came many people settling many New England colonies. 30 Devin and Briana, two young Irish prisoners of Viking raiders, face enormous challenges that test their faith constantly. 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